Best Deal This Week: Cheap, Upscale Eats at Sel de la Terre

I just arrived home from a business trip in Las Vegas, and a wedding in Long Island - and now I am nursing the flu. With this being said, I apologize beforehand for the short post - but I didn't want to leave you guys without a Best Deal this week, just because I'm diseased.

This week's deal is one of those where a more upscale, downtown restaurant sympathizes with those of us who need to eat...but can't spend $25 on a piece of chicken. Sel de la Terre in the Back Bay is that eatery, and they are serving up sliders for $2 and small plates for $5 every Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. Because Sel de la Terre focuses on using fresh, local ingredients, their menu options change frequently. For a taste of past options, sliders have included grilled New England ground beef with Vermont cheddar, house smoked bacon, and spicy aioli. Small plates can range from the gourmet Potted Duck Liver Mousse to the simple Potato Chips and Dip. Thankfully, the price tag makes it possible to try a little bit of everything.

Best deal this week: four courses & four wines at Sel de la Terre for under $40

I’m not sure how Sel de la Terre can do this and still pay their bills, but I guess that’s their worry. Every Wednesday, the Southern France-inspired eatery gives out four courses and four wines for $38 – just above the price of one of their dinner entrees. At the events, diners are seated at large dining tables, encouraging people to socialize while enjoying the chef’s rustic French cuisine, and sipping wine that’s explained to you by Sel de la Terre’s own sommelier. The tastings are also inspired by the changing seasons, and start promptly at 7 p.m. – and are only offered at the Long Wharf location. Oh, and did I mention the price tag’s only $38?